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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,205.55, 541,220.91 and 220,107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,205.55, 541,220.91 and 220,107.44 is: 303,735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,205.55 : 541,220.91 = 220,107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,205.55/541,220.91 = 220,107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,205.55x = 541,220.91 × 220,107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,205.55x = 119,126,747,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,126,747,874.03/392,205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,735.50

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